Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. I have read a handful of books that were the second or latter titles in their series without reading the first one. Some of these like Richville, Another Tale of Travail and Treachery byContinue reading “LOY and Beyond Book Review”
Category Archives: Fiction
Fiona’s Fury Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. Content Warning: this review discusses stalking and abuse. When I read a book, it might take me a while to get into it. Something has to happen to make me invested in the story.Continue reading “Fiona’s Fury Book Review”
The Raven Boys Book Review
I’ve talked about intriguing titles before, but when I came across The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, I had three thoughts. 1. Who were the Raven Boys? 2. How does one become a Raven Boy? 3. Will they pester me like Bart does with Homer in the first Treehouse of Horror episode from The Simpsons?Continue reading “The Raven Boys Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys
Hi Everybody! Grab your raven and get your psychic readings because returning guest Amanda Garrison from the Fictional Hangover podcast and I talk about how we would adapt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and “The Raven Cycle” as a whole on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! Check it out at this link!Continue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys”
Falling Through the Night Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. It’s funny how in six months, I’ve read two books about queer, Jewish women. One was the memoir Late Bloomer: Finding Authentic Myself at Midlife by Melissa Giberson. Today’s subject, the fictional FallingContinue reading “Falling Through the Night Book Review”
The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by SparkPoint Studio and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Lately, there has been an influx of fictional celebrity-based stories within the last 10 years. They usually tell the story of the subject in question through an interview. The most well-knownContinue reading “The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers Book Review”
Lily’s Wondrous World: A Day in the Park Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. This year has another first. A type of book that I haven’t reviewed on this website is the picture book. I read a lot of them when I was a Children’s Librarian, but IContinue reading “Lily’s Wondrous World: A Day in the Park Book Review”
Lie Down in Darkness Book Review
Content warning: this review discusses mental health and racism. I’ve reviewed a handful of books that many readers would consider to be archaic. They can be considered timeless like A Farewell to Arms and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Others can be dated to some extent. I’ve talked about both on this website before, yet I’ve neverContinue reading “Lie Down in Darkness Book Review”
Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, I have been seeking out resources and stories regarding racism and the marginalized experience. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review”
Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read a handful of mysteries, but there is one type that I haven’t covered yet: the historical mystery. These are ones that are set in the past, and historical context plays some roleContinue reading “Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 